August 29, 2024 at 10:48 am

The Gatekeeper Charged Him A Fee That Made No Sense, So He Got Satisfying Revenge By Paying With The Most Currency Possible

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: Pexels/Jeff Weese

A lot of policies don’t make sense and inconvenience people for no reason. It’s super annoying.

The person in this story had to endure shenanigans, so he rewarded the clerk with his own shenanigans.

You only accept cash or company check? Ok…

I am an insurance adjuster and this company I had to go to required me to pay for a commercial pass.

This made no sense.

OP got an idea to get back at a clerk.

I’ve had to go get cash before and, while it’s an inconvenience, I know it’s not the front person’s fault.

They didn’t make the policy.

But this person got under my skin.

So I went to the bank’s ATM and withdrew $20, then I parked, went to the teller and got $10 in pennies.

Then I went back to the pass office.

But it wasn’t entirely satisfying.

Her soulless eyes when she saw what I had done made me feel a little remorse because I knew it wasn’t her policy.

She’s just the messenger.

I got my pass, did my job, and went on with my day.

Let’s see what people are saying.

This hadn’t occurred to me because she couldn’t have gotten away with it.

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

That law makes sense. We don’t even use pennies in Canada anymore!

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Haha! Seriously, though, why penalize your employer for her nonsense?

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

I think I would have done this, too. Gatekeeping needs to make sense.

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

I agree. It is unfortunate.

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Gatekeeping fails galore.

If you thought that was an interesting story, check this one out about a man who created a points system for his inheritance, and a family friend ends up getting almost all of it.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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